Dr. Desmond Yau-chat Tsoi
Lecturer,
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
School of Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Ph.D., Computer Science, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
M.Phil., Computer Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
B.Eng., Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Room 3553 (Lift 27-28)
Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Path
Advisor
URL: http://www.cse.ust.hk/~desmond
E-mail: desmond (followed by .cse.ust.hk)
Phone (Voice): +852-2358-6984
Phone (Fax): +852-2358-1477
COMP1022P
Introduction to Computing with Java (SPRING 2019)
Description: This course is designed to equip students with the fundamental concepts of programming elements and data abstraction using Java. Students will learn how to write procedural programs using variables, arrays, control statements, loops, recursion, data abstraction and objects using an integrated development environment.
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COMP2012
Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (SPRING 2019)
Description: To learn the fundamental concepts and techniques behind object-oriented programming. They include: abstract data types; creation, initialization, and destruction of objects; class hierarchies; polymorphism, inheritance and dynamic binding; generic programming using templates. To learn the object-oriented view of data structures: linked lists, queues, stacks, trees, and algorithms such as searching, sorting, and hashing algorithms.
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CSIT5800
Introduction to Big Data (SPRING 2019)
Description: This course aims at providing students with the fundamental concepts and overview of Big Data, and at the same time, engaging in open discussion about the challenges and opportunities that it brought about. Topics to be covered: Properties of Big Data, Big Data Integration, Big Data Mining, and Technologies and Tools on Big Data Analytics.
COMP4971B
Independent Work (SPRING 2019)
Description: Independent studies or projects under the directed guidance of a faculty member on a computer science topic. A written report, presentation, and/or an examination are required. Enrollment in the course requires prior approval of the course instructor, and credits assigned depend on the workload. May be repeated for credits.
ENGG4930
Design for Global Health (SPRING 2019)
Description: A group / individual special project supervised by one or a group of faculty members. Student(s) is/are required to conduct a project on a specified topic related to Global Health. Team will set objectives at the beginning of the semester. There will be several task-based assessments throughout the semester to check their progress. At the end of semester need to show case their output in a form of Roadshow and have to a submit the final report graded by SIGHT Teaching team, Faculty advisors and SIGHT partners. Enrollment in the project course requires approval of the course instructor.
MY FAVOURITE QUOTES
- "Respect a man, he will do the more." James Howell
- "The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it." Theodore Roosevelt
- "The absent are always in the wrong."
- "Good words cost nothing, but are worth much." Thomas Fuller
- "Advice when most needed is least heeded."
